Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-06-08
commencement Exercises.

The Virginia Female Institute commence
ment exercises, Mrs. General j. E. B. Stuart.
Principal, were inaugurated on the6th inst. by
the Art Exhibition which was opened to WISH
tors at 1890 A. M. The studies and completed
designs of the class were tastefully arranged as
heretofore in the Chapel, and in variety and ex-
tent evidence talents and culture. Miss A. 81.
Little, the accomplished instructor. and the
Principal received the congratulations of many
visitors on the fine progress of the class in this
interesting department of the Institute.
The exercises principally of music. continued
IN the Chapel last evening and this evening a
like performance will precede the closing. hour,
when the distribution of prizes and medals,
and delivery of diplomas will take place.
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The commencement exercises of the Wesley
an Female Institute began on the evening Of
the ard instant at the Opera-House with the
celebration of the Lee and Jackson Literary
Society. Miss Matte E. Owens, of Virginia,
delivered the salutatory. and Miss Mamie
Uhl, of Pennsylvania. the valedictory address.
Rev. s. s. Lambeth, of Richmond. delivered
the address to the Society.
The Art Exhibition was opened on the. 4th
instant and received the attention of many
Wis itors.
The sermons Sunday morning and night
were delivered in the Methodist Episcopal
Church South by Rev. R. N. Sledd, D. D., of
Petersburg-the night sermon being for the
Young Ladies' Christian Association.
The exercises were continued Monday and
Tuesday evenings at the Opera House. the
annual soiree occupying that of Monday.
The closing exercises were Tuesday evening,
during which the distinctions were conferred.
The Staunton Male Academy held It's COM
mencement exercises in the Assembly Room
of the Academy. as the Opera. House was occu-
pied the evening designated for them, COM
mencing on the morning OF the End instant
Captain Kable. the principal, presented the
certificates of distinction and the awards to the
profcients in the different departments of the
school. Rev. DIR. Nelson closed the exercises
with prayer.
AS is his custom. Captain Kable in the even
ing had his scholars and large assemblage of
the young of the city, with goodly number Of
ladies' and gentlemen present, to enjoy rich
and bountitul repast.
The roll of the distinguished in their studies
is a long one and would occupy SO much space
that 1t cannot appear in this issue.
THE VIRGINIA INSTITUTION FOR THE EDUCA-
TON OF THE DEAF AND DUMB AND THE BLIND.
Captain Thomas Doyle, Principal. has had
its closing exercises, commencing on the 3rd
instant. In consequence of the protracted and
extreme illness of Maj. o. r. Funsten, Steward
of the Institution, there were no invitations to
the public as usual on these annual occasions,
and the Annual Concert was not given, and
the commencement exercises were not held.
1,o hoo n oncfyN
The officers and teachers have been attentive
and strict in the performance of every duty,
and the pupils remarkably studious and made
rapid progress in all the departments.
Pupils from the higher male classes have
society organizations. and their capacity to adj
vance by such means in cultured attachments
has been wonderfully developed during the past
session. The Society of the Blind Is entitled
the "Miltonian Literary Society,"" VIM Shin |
alt of Pulaski. President. There were s con- |
testants, divided into two classes, contending |
for the Declaimer's Medals. The first medal |
was won by John Hewlett, of Chesterfield |
county, and the second by W. D. Oden, of
Roanoke county.
This occurred Friday evening.
The society of the mutes is known as the |
'Goodson Literary Society,"" of which L. r |
JhiIes, of Richmond is President. The con-
Jest for the DISCLAIMERS medal came OF Satur-
lay evening. 1t was won by Joseph NJ. Broyles,
Of Lynchburg, who had for his subject the |
speech of Patrick Henry before the Virginia |
Convention. The medal IS of gold and very |
and inscribed as follows: 1887, |
&C." 81. !" 49," Va. D. & d. & B. Iustitu ton" |
The selections made by the contestants, in
both societies were from wide field of au-
,hors. Some Of ancient times and the early |
history of America, and others from orators Of
;he present age, viz: Edward Everett, Rev. A |
W Mangum, Fl Hill, Jno WiDaniel, VIM H |
Payne, e. B Vance, etc.
The pupils receiving prizes and medals in |
,he different departments of instruc ton. as
their standing is reported in their several
classes, would be named now if space were at
command. The report is deeply interesting |
and exhibits the'great care and attention be-
slowed by. the teachers upon their pupils.
The closing exercises Of the Staunton Public |
High School will take place in the Opera
House June 18th, at P. M.
No special Invitations. All friends of the |
school are cordially invited to attend.
Ladies the demand for Spring Goods ia |
at WELLER'S. Don't fail to